Am I the only one who actually thinks these don't appear to be as bright when looking AT THEM, NOT talking about from the driver's seat.
San Diego UT Article on Xenon's
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A few interesting points here. Xenons are absolutely great for drivers, but even BETTER for oncoming traffic. Here's why...
The OEM xenon glare closely mimics the actual sunlight for a driver, while at the same time providing LESS glare to oncoming traffic. If you guys notice, a halogen headlight blinds you much more than an OEM xenon, especially after passing. The halogen leaves the "sun spots" in your retina.
Now, when people retrofit xenons into halogen capsules, that's where the trouble is. The improperly focused beam scatters the light all over the place, and that's what gives that annoying glare. It's the owners and their aftermarket kits, not the OEM xenons in any way.
Now, I'm not talking for or against HID's. I actually love them and HAVE retrofitted them to our Caddy as well. Yes, I popped them in a halogen capsule and acknowledge blinding other drivers, but I frankly don't care. I even had a wiring harness made for it so the HID's stay on when I hit the highbeams too...
Ain't it great...just don't drive in front of me
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On the other hand, halogens can be just as bright too. On my 84 Buick (childhood sentimental purchase), I popped on a set of super duper bright lights, which are as blinding as the Caddy's lights...
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So, there you go. Color means nothing...it's all about the beam
Old farts, beware :rofl:
The OEM xenon glare closely mimics the actual sunlight for a driver, while at the same time providing LESS glare to oncoming traffic. If you guys notice, a halogen headlight blinds you much more than an OEM xenon, especially after passing. The halogen leaves the "sun spots" in your retina.
Now, when people retrofit xenons into halogen capsules, that's where the trouble is. The improperly focused beam scatters the light all over the place, and that's what gives that annoying glare. It's the owners and their aftermarket kits, not the OEM xenons in any way.
Now, I'm not talking for or against HID's. I actually love them and HAVE retrofitted them to our Caddy as well. Yes, I popped them in a halogen capsule and acknowledge blinding other drivers, but I frankly don't care. I even had a wiring harness made for it so the HID's stay on when I hit the highbeams too...
Ain't it great...just don't drive in front of me
On the other hand, halogens can be just as bright too. On my 84 Buick (childhood sentimental purchase), I popped on a set of super duper bright lights, which are as blinding as the Caddy's lights...
So, there you go. Color means nothing...it's all about the beam
Old farts, beware :rofl:
Someone is showing their age.SDSilverM3 said:
Noo! I kid!!!
hnoes: *newton hides in corner*
ling will be ok. he has ****** eyes so it filters out the extra kelvins.
hnoes:
IBdemodded
hnoes:IBdemodded
:rofl: I know, I swear I be having issues now........newton said:Someone is showing their age.SDSilverM3 said:
Noo! I kid!!!
*newton hides in corner*
hnoes:
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